March 2008 Vendor of the Month - Aery_Soul

I'd like to start with a dedication: to my aunt, you'll
always be in our hearts.

Where are you from, and what originally brought you to
Renderosity?
It was the late summer of 2001 when we discovered Renderosity by
chance, we were looking for clothes and items for our Poser
characters to wear and Renderosity already had a large section of
free downloads.
Our first character Aery-posette was based on Eve for posette which
we got through Renderosity. Then it came Victoria 1 and Aery for
Victoria 1, Victoria 2 and a new version of Aery and again for
Victoria 3. Renderosity quickly become our reference site to look
for Poser stuff and we started to share our very own freebies to
its free-stuff section too, just a few weeks later.

Do you remember the first thing that you designed on a
computer, and if so, what was it?
If we only take Poser into consideration after a lot of trial and
error the very first thing we thought that deserved to be shared
through the freestuff section was a simple loin modeled in 3D
Studio Max (with a very old version of the tool, I don't even
remember which was), a lot of people downloaded it and we felt
really proud and glad.
While if we don't talk about Poser then I was a game designer and
mainly worked on Amiga.

Through your success at Renderosity, what has been your
favorite piece of work so far?
I know it sounds mainstream but it's usually the latest one until
it gets released; at that point, it's the next one! Every product
had its own story but there's something that they all share: we
really feel satisfied when we have the whole package ready and can
finally play with it ourselves (which is when it's time to make the
promo stuff). If we happen to not be completely satisfied we just
re-work the pieces we don't like until it's ready to have the Aery
Soul stamp on it.

Let's see what's “under the hood”.
What are the hardware specs for the computer you use to create your
masterpieces?
We try to keep our computers up to date, however we also use them
for games and such therefore we don't have anything specifically
designed for 3D graphic.We do not like to have computers that are
built to carry on specific tasks (such as rendering or just for
playing) and we usually have the top that can be found on the
market, we build them on our own so we usually upgrade them bit by
bit rather completely changing machines every few months. It may
sound stupid but one of our achievements about computers is to have
them totally noiseless. We've always been trying to optimize our
PCs to be silent and the current ones are incredibly quiet (without
a water-based system). This achievement allows us to have less
distractions and keep the concentration longer in front of the
computers (it also allows us to leave them on during the night for
rendering purposes).

What software do you use and why?
Mostly Maya and Photoshop because they are very powerful and have
lots of options, one can do the most simple and also the most
complex things with them. Versatility is a key word here. Another
great tool we'd like to use even more is ZBrush, the best for
character sculpting.
Poser obviously, version number 7 which is the most advanced
although a lot can still be improved especially as far as the
rendering engine is concerned (very old and slow) while we really
like the material room, powerful and versatile
There are also various other tools that we couldn't do without for
content development: UvMapper Pro, Ultra Edit and a few other
little utilities that can really come in handy for everyday tasks
or product packaging.

What are you up to when you're not hard at work on the
computer?
We'll answer so that we won't be taken seriously: we try to
live.
Each and everyone of us has their own way to confront with life and
what we try do to is to really live a life and a time that,
fortunately, do not stop... they keep going on and all that is
passed is gone and can't be lived again.

Do you have any final words?
Of course, final words should never be wasted.

Me and Siliphiel are not famous or important persons... we cannot
change the world and we live our little "notoriety" in a
little world made of people that share a passion.
We *always* try to be helpful about anything, we always try to keep
in mind there is a *real* person in front of the monitor on the
other side, someone that lives their life, their passions and their
grieves. During these years we have "met" a lot of people
and we have learned a lot from many of them.
We always think that every little minute people spend for us is
precious and that we don't want to waste it. We'd like to meet
everyone, one by one, shake hands and look them into their eyes to
let them understand how much satisfaction we have for the time they
dedicate to us.
We often receive thank-you and congratulation messages and it is
hard to say with words how much satisfaction this gives us, and
encouragement to go on.

All the people that are close to us with 1000 messages or just one
are very important for us. therefore, this time, our final words go
to all those that support us in their own way, we appreciate each
and every one and we try hard to give everyone one more chance.

In particular we'd like to thank our admins: Georges Koncz and
JonnyRay and all our closer collaborators (including you Ray!) and
all those that care about us and those that don't like us very much
because we aren't selling Alice anymore.

And these are our final thanks, the same of the last interview
(!):
to our parents for the patience and endless support.

To Amiga for allowing me to create and become aware of its
programmers, graphic artists, musicians. You were great and some of
you still are.

To videogames creators for both inspiration and fun. We deeply
respect you because we know every one of you works hard to Create
and we really admire what you do.

To movie writers and directors. Another wonderful form of art; we
would always like to see movies that let our mind and imagination
run wild and boundless for a couple of hours.

To the artists that draw wonderful things and full of feeli ngs and
emotions. Do not ever think you're wasting your time in anything
you do because at least ONE person in the world will understand and
appreciate what you do.

To musicians. Many of you create things that are so incredibly
beautiful that often we would like to be there and listen at all
the trials you perform before the final, registered version. You
art is perhaps the most direct and moving. You can do a lot and I
hope one day everyone will realize that more recognition should be
give to those that create Music, not those that produce music for
the mass.

To the brilliant minds that with their inventions and discoveries,
since the most ancient times, allowed our civilizations to progress
and dream.

To books and comics, an immense source of enjoyment and thought. We
would like to support all the writers and comic writers that create
wonderful things and earn almost nothing. Go on, time will reward
you.

A thank-you also to all kind of sports and physical activity that
teach and remind us that "Mens Sana In Corpore Sano (healthy
mind in healthy body).

Another thanks goes to all those people that silently work and
sacrifice themselves for us.

I also want to thank my elementary school teacher, my primary
school math teacher and my secondary school Italian teacher.

Finally we thank our friends, those that aren't anymore and live as
shadows in my dreams.
A thanks to the sky, the sea, the wind and the fire ...
A thanks to the comets, asteroids, satellites, planets, galaxy,
universe and everything in it ...
A thanks to the eyes, the smiles, the words, the gestures and the
colours ...
A thanks to the binary numbers, the videogames, RpG, Internet,
cybernetic and science, Dna and everything is alien.
A thanks to the fluffy and furry things, our baby plushes, martial
arts, the Destiny and the Future.
A thanks to the beauty of the naked female/male body.
A thanks to all Soul, Mind, Body.

A thank-you to all those that support us and dedicate to us their
precious time.

Thanks for the attention and PLEASE, please ... believe in your
dreams, because they happen.

Article Comments

jartz ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 03 March 2008

Ah, my first post. Time after time your products and 3d creations "ROCK". The clothing, the hair are top-notch and Alice of course will be a fan to my heart. Congratulations a million, you as a team deserve it. JB

kainxxx2000 ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 03 March 2008

lol again, but well deserve the team products are all top notch the best i've have seen in the bussiness alot of heart and soul go into make such fine products. Congratulations and a millon thanks!!! Just keep it up.

Francr ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 04 March 2008

.:ConGraTuLaTionS:. You really deserve it.

Synpainter ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 04 March 2008

Yea! Nuff Said

tralfaz ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 04 March 2008

Congrats AS! I really enjoy your creations.

Uty-Studio ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 04 March 2008

Congratulations again AS! Very well deserved.

calico1 ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 04 March 2008

Congratulations. Your work has exalted you.

Lakotariver ()
posted at 12:00AM Wed, 05 March 2008

Well deserved, You make some wonderful content for our renders. I have made a number of purchases of your items. Thank you so much. Happy Renders

-renapd- ()
posted at 12:00AM Wed, 05 March 2008

Incredible detail and incredible talent.. from an incredible team that this honor is just another small star to their endless, incredible portfolio of awards! Most well deserved! :)

colynn ()
posted at 12:00AM Wed, 05 March 2008

Yay! Congrats!! ^^

theconqueror ()
posted at 12:00AM Wed, 05 March 2008

Congrats..you are great...

corvas ()
posted at 12:00AM Thu, 06 March 2008

..:!CONGRATS!:.. you guys are so awesome and so deserve this your guys are the best

factor ()
posted at 12:00AM Thu, 06 March 2008

What should i say: Deserved, deserved, deserved! Your Friend Ray

cliff-dweller ()
posted at 12:00AM Thu, 06 March 2008

Congratulations to you!!

richardson ()
posted at 12:00AM Fri, 07 March 2008

So many awards! And in english, again...lol Happy for you both.

the_tdog ()
posted at 12:00AM Sat, 08 March 2008

Congrats, again! Masquerades Eve was well worth the wait... can't wait for my Alice 2 now... looking forward to seeing what else you two have up your sleeves!

katlienc ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 10 March 2008

Wooo Hoooo!!! Gratz on being Vendor of the Month. I love the attention to detail that you bring to your products.

gothwillowfan ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 10 March 2008

Congrats!! Couldn't be more well deserved!

Ceptrio ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 10 March 2008

Deserved every time. Congratulations!!! Thank you for the wonderful products!

Might as just make you a permanent vendor of the month, year, eon. lol.. Seem you get it so many times, after all your 3D models and morphs are Masterful Pieces of Work! Congrats

LadySythe ()
posted at 12:00AM Thu, 13 March 2008

How many times does this make it? LOL Congrats guys! You completely deserve it for all the superior work you do!!

usamike ()
posted at 12:00AM Fri, 14 March 2008

yes, it's a very cool and pro "artist". you said "and we usually have the top that can be found on the market," So, now, The 14th of March 2008; what is your top one ? This question ,specially your answer is really interesting me because for 6hours i have being starting a poser animation render of 300 frames and it's not finished yet ! only 158frames in 6hours! so, what's your top computer specifications please ? thanks.

Kimberly.3D ()
posted at 12:00AM Sun, 16 March 2008

Congratulations to your wonderful creative team!

Shaylea ()
posted at 12:00AM Sun, 16 March 2008

What a fantastic interview! I've bought many of your products and have been completly satisfy! Keep the good work up! Big Congratulations to you!

vshane ()
posted at 12:00AM Wed, 19 March 2008

Congratulations!

Onikuh ()
posted at 12:00AM Mon, 24 March 2008

Congrats!

greywolfe1960 ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 25 March 2008

I just want to say congrats for being VoM and to thank them for all the hard work and fine craftsmanship they put into their products

Tempesta3d ()
posted at 12:00AM Tue, 25 March 2008

Congratulations and thank you for the wonderful words that I deeply share.

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